First things first: don’t forget to wear your freedom outfit because ‘MERICA! 4th of July in Hawaii is one of the busiest weekends of the year. Military bases are…
The Japanese have mastered the art of transportation. Their trains have set records for the fastest and have become known to be the most punctual (on time) trains…
We finally visited a long awaited destination of ours, Japan. To say that we enjoyed our time is a complete understatement. We loved our visit and will be…
Originally crafted in 1397, burned down in 1950 by a disillusioned monk and reconstructed again in 1955, Kinkaku-ji AKA “golden temple”, is literally covered with gold leaf. In…
ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST About a 30-40 minute train ride from Kyoto train station lies a beautiful walk through a bamboo forest. This tranquil promenade is great for the soul.…
The way I see it, Japan has always been advertised to Western societies as a preserved culture of ancient ways with an opportunity of spiritual escape. It is…
Truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life: Vans Warped Tour (2013). Mary actually purchased tickets for the tour without me knowing and ended up surprising…
Although we’ve completed this hike multiple times, we tend to forget to bring our nice cameras to document the adventure. Many times, we do it without preparation, a…
WHAT TO SEE (SIGHTSEEING) Being that we live on Oahu, Kaua’i airfare is not as pricey as coming from outer state or other countries. Hawaii is paradise and…
Spring break, we knew we didn’t want to go anywhere too far from home. It was either a staycation on Oahu or an island hop. We decided to…
I’ve been to amazing beaches in the world and yet, Polihale is still my favorite. I’m an open mind for the most part so I’m sure another spot…
I, Mary Rose, am officially a U.S. Citizen! After a LONG process, I can’t believe I am more than a “permanent resident of the United States” but an official Citizen…
A windy road through a neighborhood on the western side of Kaua’i takes you to one of the Pacific’s wonders of the world that needs to be seen:…
No matter what island you visit in Hawaii, to really experience the culture of ancient Hawaiians, a Luau is a must! Perfect that we stayed at the Marriott (Courtyard…